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Researchers Add Camouflaging Capability to Defense Drones

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ADELAIDE, Australia, Sept. 14, 2020 — Researchers from the University of South Australia, in conjunction with Australia’s Department of Defence, have developed a range of lightweight panels capable of changing color on demand. The panels use electrochromic polymers, which change color in response to an electric field. The colors may also be tuned to specific voltages. The advance will allow drones to match the colors of their environment. “Similar technology has been used in luxury cars, for dimming mirrors, and on the windows of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner,” said Kamil Zuber, research fellow at the...Read full article

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    optical camouflage
    The use of retroreflective projection technology (RPT) to project a background image onto a masked object, such as a vehicle or overcoat, thereby making the masked object appear invisible. Retroreflective material reflects light back in the direction of the source and can be used to produce versatile optical systems supporting stereoscopic vision and accurate occlusion.
    Research & Technologydronescamouflagetunable colorsoptical camouflageMaterialsUAVdefensemilitaryAustraliaUniversity of South Australia

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